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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1951
Page
3
The Humble No. 8 rig, located at East Hickman, is planned for use at multiple sites in the Bronte field. The accompanying photo shows the daily drilling crew for McQueen and Stout, with the left side of the image referenced.
Nicholas No. 1 Emma C. Nicholas near Bronte reports about ten barrels per hour from Ellenburger with casing set at 6354 feet and a good two-way drillstem oil show. Humble, Curri e Wylie, and other wells in Bronte and Fort Chadbourne fields produce notable flows and acids treatment with varying depths.
The Hospital News lists patient admits and discharges from April 19 to May 2. Names include Johnnie McEntire Mrs Hell McDaniels Mrs Harold Lines Mrs John Gaston and many others with multiple discharge dates and repeated admissions. The record covers routine patient flow and clinic activity over the period.
Bronte High meets Divide this afternoon in what likely is Bronte’s first baseball game of the season. Tickets cost 10 cents for students and 25 cents for adults. Bronte previously played three games, beating Robert Lee and losing to Norton and Hackwell.
A Bronte Lions Club called meeting is set for next Tuesday night at 8 o'clock at the American Legion hall. The club has been holding noon meetings at Bronte Cafe after its move and has not secured another venue. President CEL Bruton and Secretary Norman R. Riker urged all members to attend to discuss the meeting matter.
Senior class mothers and sponsors Mrs J. J. Tldenn organized a gathering honoring the seniors, parents, and teachers with chicken salad sandwiches, pretzels, and punch. About city guests attended in the VooA 0 building.
Major Po Whitt announced the city secured State Highway Department approval to drill a water well on the highway right of way near the Colorado River Bridge. The well will reach 50 feet, larger than existing wells, with drilling by Jack Dison starting soon after a prior project. If successful, river water use may be avoided temporarily.
Thirty nine Bronte grade school choristers depart at 9 a m for the area music meet at San Angelo Junior College directed by Miss Bettye Sandenon with Mrs Chet Holcomabe at the piano. They will perform three numbers and an ensemble少 Heart Divine. Carolyn Kemp solo, and Cle nda Littlefield Jane Kemp perform A Prayer of the Nation. The group has been in demand this spring at civic and school programs in Bronte and nearby towns and for local churches.
A bingo party at the Brookshire school house is sponsored by the Brookshire Sewing Club to aid the newly organized Boy Scout troop. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. with prizes and refreshments for all attendees.
Bronte Methodist church members plan a farewell service this Sunday before tearing down the old church. Morning worship begins regular services, a covered dish luncheon follows, and afternoon groundbreaking for the new building takes place. Rev. J B Fuller invites all members and friends to attend.
The Enterprise asks readers to submit servicemen photos for the Armed Forces Day edition by May 7 to allow engraving. Photos from Blackwell Tennyson and Brookshire should be turned in to Mrs Charles Ragsdale Blackwell Bube Tenager Tennyson and Mrs Herbert Holland Brookshire. All pictures will be returned in wood shape.
Bronte captained three firsts and one second to win the annual meet at Miles. The Bronte junior girls and junior bow teams won by forfeit as they were the only entrants in their divisions. Pitcher Lyndon Waldrop starred for Bronte, allowing just two hits in seven innings. Bronte hatted eight times with Demete of Water Valley, Bobbs Basswell logging a triple and two walks. Miglin McCutchen added two singles. The grade school team also placed second, beating Norton to reach the final.
A bridal shower for Mrs Henry Houndall Metatehen was hosted at Mrs J B Allen residence on Friday April 27. Guests enjoyed ginger ale sherbet candies and cookies with a pink and green color scheme. Miss Sune McAuchry registered attendees and Miss Bella Britson with Miss Rita McGGatchen managed the punch bowl. About 25 guests attended including Mrs Camille Martin and Mrs JE Allen. Mrs McGitchen was the fordarer Miss Lois Walls prior to the recent marriage.
The grade school chorus of 120 pupils from first through sixth grade will stage the spring operetta Johnny Appleseed in the school auditorium on Friday night in May. Directed by Miss Bettye Sanderson and Mrs. Chet Holccombe with Rob Herron as substitute at Pruitt's store this week.
The San Angelo Telephone Co proposes higher service rates for Bronte customers in a filed plan with City Council. Commercial Superintendent John B. Robbins Jr cites past losses and subscriber growth, noting Bronte exchange usage rose from 155 to 310 phones while revenues rose 209 percent. A later city discussion is planned.
Mrs McCutchens shower honored Mins Hinks McCullchen as the honoree at the home of Ms Arnold Bo Ball. Guests arrived between 9:30 and morning hours with coffer and doughnuts served. Co hosts included Mrs Ben Oyglestis and Mrs Noel Pencifull who welcomed about thirty five guests. An arrangement of orange, blue and white daisies and teddy bear favors graced the table.
Spruells announce plans to open an air conditioning and plumbing shop in Bronte, sharing space with a floral shop. Miss Spruell aims to start operations within two to three weeks, offering flowers, Mother’s Day arrangements, and full A C service. Sam Spruell will sell air conditioners and motors and provide installation and repair, already performing work ahead of the opening. Local and out of town guests attended recent events and visits in Bronte and nearby towns.
Locals Mrs Stathes Tron and babs of Sate Angtelo spent the week with Sr and Mrs Pred MieChunsadd and two children of San Angelo visited. Min Medion ald returned Saturday from Coke County Memorial Hospital and shows improvement. Russell Bennett started work Monday for the bishway department. Vic T was crushed at Phan Ihle Serstoe. John Robert Lacathers visited Odessa with his parents and sister. Mrs A B Wilson of San Antonio spent the weekend in the Heron home. Shirley West has been ill this week. Arrott, Vaughn, and CG EB went to Fort Worth with a load of Jamobs and returned Wednesday.
Rainfall in the Bronte region totaled close to an inch over Friday and Saturday nights with heavier east of town. Winds and dust storms caused minor damage including blown sheds and damaged outbuildings. Local losses included an estimated thirty thousand dollars in agricultural sheds near Winters.
Local notes list Army and Air Force family updates. Gasser Lanckett visits Bronte with his parents. Bob Herron studies aviation mechanics in Miami. Sgt J W Athes plans to return from Korea, leaving April 27. Royce Phillips, son of Marvin Phillips, on a ten day pass. Isan Bronte soldier at Lackland AFB, San Antonio. Bobby Clark transfers to Shepard Field for AE school. May 13 transfer to Wichita Falls base. Mrs. Clark visits Bronte before heading to Wichita Falls.
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